About the position
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As a Behavioral / Mental Health Care Advocate you will be responsible for case management and utilization review of behavioral health and substance abuse cases. You'll have a direct impact on the lives of our members as you recommend and manage the appropriate level of care throughout the entire treatment plan. What makes your clinical career greater with UnitedHealth Group? You can improve the health of others and help heal the health care system. You will work within an incredible team culture; a clinical and business collaboration that is learning and evolving every day. And, when you contribute, you'll open doors for yourself that simply do not exist in any other organization, anywhere. Position is fully remote, with a required schedule of 8 hour shift between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Responsibilities
- Day to day management and administration of behavioral health benefits for facility-based care
- Utilize clinical assessments to determining appropriate levels of care
- Evaluate if additional clinical services are needed
- Effectively coordinate benefits and transitions between various levels of care
- Identify ways to add value to treatment plans and consult with facility staff to improve outcomes
- Actively assist in identifying appropriate community-based services for discharge planning for the duration of the course of care
Requirements
- Independently licensed clinician, with a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related behavioral health discipline, OR an RN with 2+ years of experience in behavioral health
- Licenses must be independent, active, and unrestricted in the state you reside in
- 2+ years of experience in a related mental health environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Outlook, Internet)
- Willing to work occasional holidays (dictated by business need)
- Dedicated home office space with access to reliable high speed internet service
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in an inpatient setting
- Experience working in an environment that required coordination of benefits and utilization of multiple groups and resources for patients
- Experience working with Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid lines of business
- Dual diagnosis experience with mental health and substance abuse
- Proven excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
